GBV Programme Specialist ,NOC-FTA , Port Sudan ,Sudan at UNFPA

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: GBV Programme Specialist, NOC-FTA, Port Sudan, Sudan
Company: UNFPA
Location: Port Sudan, Sudan
Job Type: Full time
Category: International Development, Humanitarian, Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Date Posted: 2025-07-23

🚀 Role Summary

Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support and capacity development for GBV programming, resource mobilization, and advocacy efforts. Collaborate with national and international stakeholders to implement GBV prevention and response activities. Monitor and evaluate program progress, and ensure high-quality implementation of UNFPA-supported projects.
Key Skills: GBV programming, capacity development, resource mobilization, technical support, monitoring and evaluation, partnership building, advocacy, project management, communication, team collaboration, cultural sensitivity, analytical thinking, financial management, policy development, emergency response, and stakeholder engagement.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

🔑 Partnerships and Coordination

Analyze political, socio-economic, and protection situations to identify strategic areas for UNFPA interventions.
Contribute to resource mobilization efforts and advocacy with government counterparts.
Monitor program expenditures and disbursement, ensuring delivery aligns with approved budgets.
Maintain close working relationships with national and international counterparts, including government authorities.
Participate in various coordination platforms, representing UNFPA GBV Program and ensuring integration and visibility of UNFPA mandate areas.
Act as alternate to the head of the GBV unit, overseeing the overall implementation of the program and staff assigned under supervision.

🛠 Technical Support and Programming

Provide onsite and remote technical support for GBV prevention and response programming.
Lead UNFPA’s effort in building the capacity of UNFPA implementing partners, government counterparts, local actors, women-led organizations, and UNFPA staff.
Maintain regular communication with field-based GBV staff to ensure programmatic activities are implemented based on agreed work plans.
Contribute to the implementation of communication activities on gender and women’s empowerment, equal access to education, health, and participation in social and economic sectors.
Support the management of GBV program financial resources, ensuring timely and high-quality implementation of project activities.
Support resource mobilization efforts, identifying opportunities for resource mobilization, drafting proposals, and following up on their implementation.
Provide technical and managerial support to implementing partners to undertake multi-sector GBV prevention and response interventions.
Contribute to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV, conflict-related sexual violence, and broader gender issues at the national levels.
Engage with policy matters and offer substantial contributions to foster policy discussions.
Ensure proper implementation of accountability for affected populations, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, and disability inclusion.

📊 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Coordinate with partners to ensure monitoring systems are properly designed and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardized across the program.
Support program partners in formulating Terms of Reference and evaluation designs, ensuring evaluations meet high professional standards.
Lead the assessment and production of the “Voices from Sudan” in consultation with field staff and the GBV sub-sector information management specialist.
Analyze and report on program and project progress, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems.
Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of GBV-related projects/activities through applying existing procedures and mechanisms and through the development of new approaches and tools.
Supervise the preparation of annual and other periodic work plans for implementing partners funded under UNFPA and monitor and evaluate the progress according to the project monitoring plan.
Compile periodic progress and annual reports addressing UNFPA’s Result-Based Management approach, donor’s requirements, including substantive analysis of related issues and way forward.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Advanced Degree in social science, political science, gender, humanitarian affairs, public health, or other relevant areas

Knowledge and Experience:

At least five years of experience in GBV in emergencies with experience in program planning, implementation, and monitoring in a context of results-based management and programming.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Gender and GBV in the context of Sudan, thorough understanding of the social, economic, and political context of the country and region.
Proven technical and managerial skills in the development of project proposals, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of GBV programs in humanitarian settings.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic.

Required Competencies:

Values: Exemplifying integrity, demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, embracing cultural diversity, embracing change.
Core Competencies: Achieving results, being accountable, developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen, thinking analytically and strategically, working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships, communicating for impact.
Functional Competencies: Delivering results-based programs, providing a technical support system, strengthening the programming capacity of Country Offices, facilitating quality programmatic results, job/knowledge and technical expertise.
Managerial Competencies (if applicable): Engaging internal/external partners and stakeholders, leading, developing, and empowering people/creating a culture of performance, making decisions and exercising judgment.

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:
- Detailed project descriptions highlighting GBV program implementation, capacity development, and resource mobilization efforts.
- Case studies demonstrating successful advocacy efforts, policy development, and multi-sectoral collaboration.
- Examples of monitoring and evaluation reports, including data analysis and recommendations for program improvement.
Technical Documentation:
- Project proposals and work plans demonstrating understanding of GBV programming, results-based management, and humanitarian contexts.
- Evaluation reports showcasing strong analytical skills and ability to draw meaningful conclusions from data.
- Budget management and financial reporting documents demonstrating proficiency in financial management.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Working Hours: 40 hours per week.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: International Development, Humanitarian, Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Company Size: Medium to Large (10,000+ employees)

Founded: 1969

Team Structure:

Collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams working across various sectors, including GBV, health, and protection.
Reporting structure may vary depending on the specific role and team composition.
Cross-functional collaboration with design, marketing, and business teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to GBV programming.

Development Methodology:

Agile methodologies and sprint planning for GBV projects.
Code review, testing, and quality assurance practices.
Deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and server management for humanitarian response and GBV programming.

Company Website: https://www.unfpa.org/

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

GBV Programme Specialist Role Level: Mid-level technical position with significant responsibility for GBV program implementation, capacity development, and resource mobilization.

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the head of the GBV unit, with oversight responsibilities for assigned staff and projects.

Technical Impact: Significant influence on GBV program design, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring high-quality and effective GBV interventions.

Growth Opportunities:

GBV Programme Specialist II: Expansion of technical and managerial responsibilities, including oversight of multiple projects and teams.
GBV Programme Officer: Transition into strategic and policy-focused roles, with a broader scope of responsibility for GBV programming across the organization.
GBV Programme Manager: Leadership role with overall responsibility for GBV program strategy, management, and resource allocation.

🌐 Work Environment

Office Type: On-site, with remote work arrangements possible for specific roles or projects.

Office Location(s): Port Sudan, Sudan, with potential travel to other locations within Sudan and the region.

Workspace Context:

Collaborative workspace with shared resources and facilities for GBV program staff.
Access to relevant software, tools, and databases for GBV programming, monitoring, and evaluation.
Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with other UNFPA teams, national NGOs, and international partners.

Work Schedule: Standard working hours with flexibility for deployment windows, maintenance, and project deadlines.

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

Interview Process:

Technical Preparation: Familiarize yourself with UNFPA’s GBV programming, results-based management, and humanitarian contexts. Brush up on your knowledge of GBV in emergencies, capacity development, and resource mobilization.
Portfolio Review: Prepare a portfolio showcasing your GBV program implementation, capacity development, and resource mobilization efforts. Highlight successful advocacy efforts, policy development, and multi-sectoral collaboration.
Technical Challenges: Be prepared to discuss your approach to GBV program design, implementation, and evaluation. Demonstrate your ability to analyze data, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven decisions.
Behavioral and Situational Questions: Prepare for behavioral and situational questions focused on your experience in GBV programming, team collaboration, and problem-solving in humanitarian contexts.

Portfolio Presentation Strategy:

Tailor your portfolio to highlight your GBV program implementation, capacity development, and resource mobilization efforts.
Use visual aids, such as charts, graphs, and case studies, to illustrate your points and demonstrate your analytical skills.
Be prepared to discuss your approach to GBV program design, implementation, and evaluation, and how you have adapted your strategies to different contexts and stakeholders.

ATS Keywords: GBV Programming, Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization, Technical Support, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnership Building, Advocacy, Project Management, Communication, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Thinking, Financial Management, Policy Development, Emergency Response, Stakeholder Engagement.

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

GBV Programming Tools:

UNFPA’s GBV program management tools and platforms.
Results-based management and humanitarian response software.
Data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, SPSS, or R.
Project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Asana.

GBV Program Implementation and Monitoring:

UNFPA’s GBV program implementation and monitoring tools and platforms.
Humanitarian response and emergency management software.
GBV-specific data collection and analysis tools, such as Kobo Toolbox or ODK.

GBV Program Evaluation and Reporting:

UNFPA’s GBV program evaluation and reporting tools and platforms.
Data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel, SPSS, or R.
GBV-specific reporting templates and guidelines.

👥 Team Culture & Values

UNFPA’s GBV Program Values:

Gender Equality: Commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in all aspects of GBV programming.
Human Rights: Upholding the principles of human rights and humanitarian principles in GBV program implementation.
Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for and understanding of the cultural, social, and political contexts of the communities served by UNFPA’s GBV programs.
Collaboration: Working together with national and international partners to ensure comprehensive and effective GBV programming.
Innovation: Continuously seeking new and improved approaches to GBV prevention, response, and advocacy.

UNFPA’s GBV Program Collaboration Style:

Cross-functional Integration: Close collaboration with other UNFPA teams, national NGOs, international partners, and government counterparts to ensure a multi-sectoral approach to GBV programming.
Code Review Culture: Regular review and feedback on GBV program design, implementation, and evaluation to ensure high-quality and effective interventions.
Knowledge Sharing: Encouraging the exchange of knowledge, skills, and best practices among GBV program staff, partners, and stakeholders.

⚡ Challenges & Growth Opportunities

Technical Challenges:

GBV Program Design: Developing GBV program interventions that are context-specific, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the needs of diverse populations.
GBV Program Implementation: Ensuring the timely and effective implementation of GBV program activities, despite operational challenges and resource constraints.
GBV Program Evaluation: Designing and implementing evaluation strategies that capture the complexity of GBV programming and provide meaningful insights for program improvement.
GBV Program Advocacy: Developing and implementing advocacy strategies that influence policy and resource allocation decisions at national and international levels.

Learning & Development Opportunities:

GBV Program Specialization: Deepening your knowledge and skills in GBV programming, capacity development, and resource mobilization through specialized training, workshops, and conferences.
Emerging Technologies: Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and approaches in GBV programming, such as digital GBV prevention and response, and the use of data analytics for program improvement.
Leadership Development: Developing your leadership skills through mentorship, coaching, and participation in UNFPA’s leadership development programs.

💡 Interview Preparation

Technical Questions:

GBV Program Design: Describe your approach to GBV program design, and how you have adapted your strategies to different contexts and stakeholders.
GBV Program Implementation: Discuss a challenging GBV program implementation scenario and how you overcame operational challenges and resource constraints to ensure timely and effective program delivery.
GBV Program Evaluation: Explain your approach to GBV program evaluation, and how you have used data to drive program improvement and inform policy decisions.

Company & Culture Questions:

UNFPA’s GBV Program Culture: Describe how you have contributed to a collaborative and inclusive GBV program culture, both within UNFPA and with external partners.
UNFPA’s GBV Program Methodology: Explain how you have applied UNFPA’s GBV program methodology and standards in your previous roles, and how you have adapted them to different contexts and stakeholders.
UNFPA’s GBV Program Advocacy: Discuss your experience with GBV program advocacy, and how you have influenced policy and resource allocation decisions at national and international levels.